Bilingual Social Worker: Custody & Detention Coordinator

LUKOS LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos seeks a Social Worker/Custody and Removal Coordinator in Hagerstown, MD to support ICE detainees and facility staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed services, victim support, and coordination of child welfare and family reunification efforts.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Fluent English and Spanish (written and oral) are mandatory. On-site work with potential travel to facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent ( accredited program).
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and oral.
• At least two years of related experience (victims, trauma-informed services, immigrants).
• Experience with victims or individuals in custody or detention settings.
• Experience serving vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist detained noncitizens with needs, requests, and complaints via ICE forms or other channels.
• Support ERO staff with parent/child communications and child welfare involvement.
• Coordinate disability accommodations with detention facilities and ERO HQ as requested.
• Facilitate discussions and ensure compliance with agency policies and detention standards.
• Provide language interpretation for facility and staff working with detained noncitizens.
• Offer referrals to care and follow-up for medical, mental health, chaplain, etc.

Skills

English

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Lukos seeks a Social Worker/Custody and Removal Coordinator in Hagerstown, MD to support ICE detainees and facility staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed services, victim support, and coordination of child welfare and family reunification efforts.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Fluent English and Spanish (written and oral) are mandatory. On-site work with potential travel to facilities.